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According to board data, female candidates outnumbered their male counterparts, with 428,356 girls compared to 389,529 boys. The majority of learners, approximately 64 percent, were funded under the Universal Primary Education program. Among the candidates were 61 inmates from Upper Prison School Luzira, including seven women.
Jennifer Kalule-Musamba, the UNEB principal public relations officer, said the board has concluded quality assurance processes to ensure a timely release. She noted that the schedule is intended to allow students to enroll in secondary school without delay.
However, Kalule-Musamba warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudsters claiming to be members of the UNEB security committee. These impostors have reportedly targeted school directors and headteachers, offering to alter grades or clear schools of malpractice allegations in exchange for money.
The board does not condone such vices, she said, urging the public to report suspicious activity to the police or use the board’s toll-free lines.
The release of results comes amid significant adjustments to the 2026 academic calendar. The Ministry of Education and Sports recently deferred the general start date for the first term to Feb. 10, citing learner safety during the ongoing general election period.
Education Ministry Permanent Secretary Kedrace Turyagyenda reaffirmed the new dates this week, directing all educational institutions, including universities and international schools, to remain closed until the official reopening.
“The release has been set for Friday, January 30, 2026, at 11:00 am at State Lodge, Nakaseo,” Ms Kalule said, adding that “the briefing of the Minister of Education and Sports has been successfully conducted and recognised by stakeholders.”
“The minister commended UNEB for ensuring the results were processed and released within the stipulated timelines.”
The development comes amid earlier speculation that the temporary internet shutdown imposed ahead of the January 15 general elections could delay the release of the results, claims UNEB has since dismissed.
Ms Kalule clarified that marking, verification, and quality assurance procedures for the 2025 PLE were conducted as planned and were not disrupted by the brief internet interruption.
UNEB records indicate that 818,010 candidates registered for the 2025 PLE, representing a 2.5 per cent increase from the 797,444 candidates who registered in 2024.
Of the total candidates who sat the examinations, 428,398 were girls, while 389,589 were boys.
In comparison, the 2024 PLE results were released earlier on January 23. Senior One candidates are expected to report to their respective schools on February 16, according to the 2026 education calendar.
PML Daily
